Darius Beckham is a Dayton native and recent graduate of the University of Dayton. While pursuing his bachelor’s in Political Science and Sociology, Darius served as an AmeriCorps Neighborhood Organizer, working with West Dayton neighborhood associations to build capacity. He currently works as a Legislative Aide to Mayor Whaley and is passionate about solving local issues. He is also a former co-chair of the Montgomery County Food Equity Coalition. In his free time he enjoys reading, writing, discussing politics, and building coalitions among his peers.